How far is Vidalia, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Vidalia, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vidalia and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vidalia and Bossier City.
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Start on the route
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
932 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Traffic Street
34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street
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Turn right onto Delhi Street
727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vidalia and Bossier City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vidalia and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vidalia to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from Vidalia and 100.2 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vidalia and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vidalia and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 150.19 mi (241.7 km).
#1 Vidalia
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,667 |
| Coordinates | 31.5654400, -91.4259500 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.96 | $63.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.42 | $74.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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